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Sport fishing is recreational fishing in which anglers spend a
day or a weekend competing for a trophy or prize that is based on the weight of
fish that are caught within a certain time frame. Sport fishing competitions
take place in locations world wide and cover a large range of fish species. It
can be based on either still or fly fishing, shore fishing or boat fishing.
Scores are given to anglers, either individuals (shore fishing) or teams (boat
fishing) for each fish that is caught within the specified time frame,
depending on species and weight. These are divided by the line weight
(pound-test). If an angler catches a large fish on a light line his score is
greater than an angler who catches a fish of the same weight and size on a
heavier line. When anglers participate in a competition where they land, tag
and release their catch, they receive a 'flat score' for each fish caught. The
'flat score' is then divided by line weight (pound-test).
There are
several forms of sport fishing. They include bass fishing, shore fishing, fly
fishing, big game fishing, rock fishing, troll fishing, ice fishing and lure
fishing tournaments. Methods of sport fishing vary greatly, depending on the
targeted species, the area where the tournament is taking place and the
strategy of anglers. Methods can range from simple fishing contests for
families to specialized tournaments. Bass and fly fishing competitions are
common among experienced anglers, but more elaborate sports fishing methods
include fishing for tuna, shark, marlin and other deep sea species. Sports
fishing species include bass, pickerel, muskellunge, salmon, tuna species,
walleye, northern pike, marlin, swordfish, sailfish, trevally, coral trout,
freshwater trout, wahoo, fingermark bream and shark.
The equipment
necessary to compete in a sports fishing tournament depends largely on the fish
species that is targeted. However, most sports fishing competitions mandate
that you use a rod, reel and tackle instead of using fishing nets, fish finders
and other aids. Some tournaments do allow electronic equipment. Be sure to
check the tournament rules carefully.
Fishing line used in sports
fishing tournaments and competitions is often lighter than the force that
the fish applies to it. This presents more of a challenge. Because of this,
special reels must be used that have very high tech drag mechanisms, which
allow the line to be let out when a fish runs with it and still keep the
correct tension on the line. When the fish isn't running, the angler can take
the opportunity to reel in some of the excess line. If the fish tires before
breaking the line, it can be landed. This is not an easy feat. Getting a heavy,
wet, slippery and writhing fish into a boat is a challenge in itself. However,
if the tournament is catch, tag and release, it is not necessary to take the
fish into the boat.
Different methods are used to fight hooked fish in
sports fishing. The first is with the use of a 'game chair', which is placed in
the stern of the boat. The fisherman sits in the game chair and places the butt
of his rod in a gimbaled mount. This requires a very long rod and the rod butt
must be bent to an angle to fit properly into the mount. Fighting fish from a
game chair is not an easy task and can only be accomplished by a highly skilled
sport fishing angler. The stand-up method of fighting fish has the seat mount
replaced by a harness. This method of landing a large fish takes a lot of
muscle, strength, endurance and body mass.
The cost of sport fishing
is high. You need, in most cases, a boat, rod, reel, lures, line and electronic
fishing equipment. All of this and the skyrocketing price of gasoline make
sport fishing very expensive. Sport fishing basics, such as rods, reels and
tackle can cost as much as $25,000 US. Many anglers who take up sports fishing
as a hobby use charter services where the boat and all of the fishing equipment
and tackle are included in one large price.
Sport fishing bait can be
as simple as nightcrawlers, lures, spinners, streamers, spoons, crustaceans,
prepared bait, wet and dry flies, shrimp and oysters, or range to more
complicated baits such as live fish species and live bait systems. Sport
fishing baits depend largely on the targeted species and the area in which the
tournament is taking place. Frozen baits such as mackerel, sardines, herring,
squid and octopus can be purchased as can manufactured baits.
If you
are interested in taking up sport fishing as a hobby, seek the advice of a
sports fishing expert. Many chartered sport fishing expeditions include
all of the necessary equipment and tackle as well as a certified guide.
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